NHL News and Injuries: Kings, Dead Cap Hits, Bruins, Hurricanes, Avs, Stars, Rangers, and Penguins

The Los Angeles Kings re-signed a goaltender

Dennis Bernstein: The Los Angeles Kings re-signed goaltender David Rittich to a one-year, $1 million contract.

The best of Dead Cap

Cap Friendly: The current dying episode hit next season (buyouts, retained earnings, repeat fines and financial consolidation):

1. #mnwild $15,168,588
2. #Preds $11,805,556
3. #SJSharks $7,274,167
4. #ALLCAPS $6,152,500
5. #LetsGoFlyers $5,483,095
6. #LetsGoOilers $5,366,667
7. #GoHabsGo $5,291,250
8. #GoKingsGo $4,575,000
9. #Blackhawks $3,166,667
10. #GoJetsGo $2,750,000
11. #TexasHockey $2,595,407
12. #LetsGoPens $2,479,167
13. #Canucks $2,346,667
14. #Yotes / Utah $2,253,334
15. #NJDevils $1,788,897
16. #LGRW $1,588,890
17. #NHLBruins $1,383,334
18. #TimeToHunt $1,241,667
19. #CBJ $891,667
20. #NYR $512,500
21. #GoSensGo $225,000
22. #LeafsForever $0
#GoBolts $0
#LetsGoBuffalo $0
#Islands $0
#CauseChaos $0
#stlblues $0
#GoAvsGo $0
#VegasBorn $0
#SeaKraken $0
#FlyTogether $0
#Flames $0

NHL Injury Notes

Joe Pohoryles of NHL.com: Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand is questionable for Friday's Game 6. You experience injuries to the body every day.

Walt Ruff: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce was on the ice with his teammates for the first time since suffering a lower-body injury on April 22.

• Walt Ruff: Pesce's condition remains unchanged according to coach Rod Brind'Amour. When asked if Pesce could return to the lineup for this series: “Absolutely. You may. I'm not sure you can do it, but you can.”

Emily Kaplan: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews felt better and returned to the lineup for Game 5 last night.

Corey Masisak: Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog took part in one of their drills yesterday at practice. He was going at the slowest speed of anyone but it was more than he had done in any previous practice or morning skates.

Lia Assimakopoulos: Dallas Stars defenseman Chris Tanev had a tooth knocked out in the first half of last night's game.

Stars coach Pete DeBoer: “He doesn't have a lot of teeth left.” He didn't have many to begin with. But as far as I understand, it was intervened. They had to pull it to get him back. He didn't miss much, though.”

Lia Assimakopoulos: Stars forward Roope Hintz missed last night's game due to an injury.

Vince Z. Mercogliano: New York Rangers coach Peter Laviolette was asked yesterday if there were any concerns about forward Chris Kreider: “I hope today was normal game preparation.”

Vince Z. Mercogliano: Rangers striker Filip Chytil trained yesterday with a group of six following him.

• Vince Z. Mercogliano: Rangers coach Laviolette, when asked if Chytil will be selected, said that everyone who practiced on Wednesday can play in Game 6. How they feel before Game 6 will have an impact, but it is the coach's decision.

The Pittsburgh Penguins: Defenseman Kris Letang had surgery to repair a broken finger on his left hand on May 10. Recovery time is expected to be eight weeks.

Defenseman John Ludvig underwent surgery to repair an extensor tendon in his left wrist on April 24. Recovery time is expected to be four to six months.

Forward Matt Nieto underwent MCL reconstruction surgery on May 2nd. Recovery is expected to be six to seven months.